AO Smith ECT80 210 Unit Keeps Tripping

[BicycleTricycle]

Model Number

ECT80

Brand

-major brand-

Age

6-10 years

Hello! My AO Smith ECT80 210 unit itself keeps tripping. Almost daily I have to push the red button on the controller to start it up again. I've double checked the connections and they all seem good. I even slightly tightened one. I also lowered the temperature, which seemed to have been hotter too, but that could've been my imagination The unit is just past its 6 year warranty of course. Worth trying to install new controller or can adjustments be made? Or do I just need a new water heater? Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[Jake]

Hi,

I have run into this many times, you'll need to replace that upper thermostat to fix this problem.

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[BicycleTricycle]

Thank you so much! I’ll try that.

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good, keep us posted.

Make sure you turn the breaker off to the water heater before you begin.

Jake